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How to Take Great Pictures of your Dog
January 30, 2012 by admin | Nylabone Extras | Comments (1) |

We are always asking our Facebook fans to take and post pictures of their pets, but we know this is not always an easy task. If your dog is anything like our friend Riley the Golden Retriever, he or she rarely will sit still long enough for you to get a good photo. Here are some tips to help you capture your dog’s finest moments.
Showcasing Your Dog’s Unique Personality Is Key
You know best what type of personality your dog has. Whether he is lazy or she is particularly hyperactive, Digital-Photography-School.com says these are things you want to try to capture on film. For example, if you notice your dog has a particularly cute way of lying on the floor, set up the photo shoot around that so you can capture his finest moments.
Get on Their Level
It can be difficult getting your dog to sit still for long enough to get close up and snap a picture. However, if you manage to succeed in capturing a “dog’s-eye view,” your picture may be significantly better than one taken from above from a human perspective.
Shoot on Special Occasions
Dogster.com recommends capturing moments when your dog is out of his or her regular element. Change it up – try to get pictures of your dog when they aren’t just lying on your family room floor. Backyard BBQs, parties, and play-dates are great times to snap pictures.
Lighting Is Important
In general, using a flash can be distracting or even frightening for your dog. The flash can also cause a red-eye problem, which does not look good in pictures. Try to take a photo using available (natural or artificial) lighting.
Work With a Blank Canvas
Pay attention to your surroundings – is the background going to be a distraction? Sometimes the best places to snap pictures are the simplest, like on the grass at the park or against a white wall.
Focus on Your Dog’s Unique Features
Does your pooch have beautiful eyes, funny-looking ears, or soft fluffy fur? Dpreview.com claims that close-ups of body parts often work better than traditional full-body portraits.
Give Them a Toy to Play With
Capture candid, playful photos of your dog with his or her toys. Blissful. Mischievous. Triumphant. These characteristics can show through your pictures and make them more fun to look at than a dog sitting nicely. At Nylabone, we have a full line of fun toys for dogs, including chew toys, Frisbees, tug toys, balls, treat toys, and more!
Try some of the tips above and share a photo of your pet on the Nylabone Facebook page today!
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How to Socialize Your Puppy
January 18, 2012 by admin | Nylabone Extras | Comments (0) |

Socialize Your Puppy
One of the most valuable lessons you can teach your puppy is that the world is a safe place, with kind humans and friendly dogs and other animals. The act of exposing your puppy to the world is called socialization. Many puppy owners have heard that this is important but really don’t know how to go about doing it correctly. If you do it right, you’ll help your puppy grow up to be confident and outgoing. If it’s done wrong, you can inadvertently create a frightened, aggressive puppy.
A critical time for your puppy’s learning is from birth to 16 weeks of age. During this time, puppies can absorb a great deal of information, but they are also very vulnerable to bad experiences. Puppies who are not properly exposed to different types of people and other animals can find them very startling or frightening when they do finally encounter them at an older age. They may react by growling, cowering, or even biting. But if they have positive experiences with people and animals before they turn 16 weeks of age, they are less likely to be afraid of them later.
Soon after you bring your puppy home (preferably no younger than eight weeks of age), it’s time to start your socialization training program.Protecting Your Puppy’s Health
Most puppies will not get all their shots until they are 15 to 16 weeks of age. Some breeders and veterinarians recommend an even more extended schedule. It’s very important that you do not expose your puppy to dangerous diseases until she’s had vaccinations to protect her.
Puppies can get diseases by walking where sick dogs have been and by picking up traces of feces or other bodily fluids. Some viruses, such as the parvovirus, are extremely durable and contagious, and it only takes a small amount of exposure to infect your puppy. How do you prevent exposure?
Do not let your puppy walk in public places. This means that you should not let your puppy walk in the neighborhood or in public parks until she has had all her shots. If you must take your puppy to these places, carry her. Of course, this will be easier with a Maltese puppy than it will be with an English Mastiff, but it’s up to you to keep your puppy safe.
The need to keep your puppy safe from disease can compete with the need to socialize her. If the ideal window for socialization is up to 16 weeks, and your puppy will not complete her shot series before then, how can you expose her to the world? Here’s how to do it safely:- Invite friends and family to your house. If your puppy can’t get out, bring the people in! Ask them to remove their shoes before coming into your home just in case they’ve stepped in something that can cause your puppy harm.
- Invite safe, friendly dogs to your home. If you have friends who have suitable dogs for your puppy to meet, invite them to come play at your place.
- Only visit safe houses. If you have friends who have a suitable, healthy dog who would play well with your puppy, visit their homes. This is safer than letting your puppy walk in a public park or in a neighborhood where you don’t know the dogs who have been there. Be sure to carry your puppy from the car into your friend’s home.
- Do not let your puppy run up to dogs you don’t know, especially at the veterinarian’s office. Dogs who visit the veterinarian may be sick. If you let your puppy greet them, you could be exposing her to a contagious disease. Carry your young puppy into the veterinarian’s office, and keep her in your lap (or in her crate) until her immune system is protected.
These simple steps will allow you to socialize your puppy while minimizing exposure to disease.
Read more about Socializing Your Puppy or Find a Nylabone chew, treat or toy for your Puppy!
Excerpted from Puppy Care & Training© 2007 T.F.H. Publications, Inc. Used by Permission.Website:http://www.petbookexpress.com
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Pet Spotlight
January 10, 2012 by admin | Nylabone Extras | Comments (0) |
2012 is now in full swing, and here at Nylabone we hope your year is off to a great start so far! Nothing brightens up a dreary January day for us more than seeing your adorable pets smiling for the camera, so submit a photo of your dog today via Email, Facebook, or Twitter!
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Holiday Dog Tips from Nylabone!
December 16, 2011 by admin | Nylabone Extras | Comments (3) |

Holidays with your Dog
The Holiday Season is a magical time—especially when you’ve got a furry friend around to remind you how precious life truly is!
P-R-E-S-E-N-T-S!
Shopping for your dog is just as much fun as shopping for a child. There are toys, outfits, and practical gifts to buy. There are dog stockings to fill. Children may grow up and lose the magic of the season, but dogs are always willing to believe that a nice man in a red suit wants to give them piles of toys! Enjoy!
While you’re making a list of who’s been naughty or nice this holiday season, don’t forget your precious pooch! What dog doesn’t love a yummy treat, or a new chew or toy? From Dog Treats/Edible Chews, to Dog Toys/Chews (for Powerful or Moderate chewers) Nylabone has a gift to make your dog the envy of every dog on the block! We even have all-new cat products that make purr-fect holiday gifts for your feline friends!


